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Pepito Family History

Pepito Name Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines): from a pet form of the personal name José ‘Joseph’ (see Jose ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Petito, Perito, Pepin, Pepi, Petit, Lepisto, Pelto, Melito, Polito

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Where is the Pepito family from?

You can see how Pepito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pepito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pepito family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pepito's in USA. California had the highest population of Pepito families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pepito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pepito. 64% of Pepito men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Pepito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepito census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 328 immigration records available for the last name Pepito. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Pepito. For the veterans among your Pepito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepito lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pepito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pepito in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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